Eating grapes may reduce the risk factors known as the metabolic syndrome, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Health System. These risk factors include obesity and hypertension that often lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
To test the effects of grapes on the development of heart disease and metabolic syndrome researchers used a breed of rats prone to develop metabolic syndrome.  They divided the rats into two groups and fed a high-fat diet to one of the groups, while the other group received the same diet but supplemented with …

To cope up with emotional problems like stress, depression and anxiety during the cold season but also to develop and strengthen a healthy body, green tea is highly recommended.
Green tea contains numerous polyphenols which grant high antioxidant properties. Due to these properties, green tea has protective effects against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, seasonal diseases, Alzheimer and Parkinson and against aging also.
During the cold winter, the green tea helps you find the emotional equilibrium which is at high risk during this time of the year when the lack of sunlight …

Antioxidants are the best that foods can offer, helping you stay young and reducing the risk of cancer and heart diseases. A huge source of antioxidants is found in wine and blueberries, but there are other food sources, some of them quite unexpected.
Canola oil is rich in the antioxidant alphacopherol, which prevents the formation of free radicals that can lead to cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions. One tablespoon of canola oil contains 16% of the daily value of alphacopherol.
Eggs contain lutein, a powerful antioxidant which protects the eyes …

Approximately 5 kg of olives are needed to produce 1 liter of olive oil. It is one of the few oils that can be consumed raw, as it was obtained after the fruit was mashed and pressed, no additives and preservatives being needed.
Protects blood vessels
While all olive oils contain healthy monounsaturated fat like Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, only the extra virgin oil range is rich in polyphenols and vitamin E.  Polyphenols are substances with a highly antioxidant effect, which prevent diseases like diabetes, obesity and cancer. One …

Apple cider vinegar is an excellent antibiotic and a natural detoxifying, helps digestion and in addition eliminates fat cell deposits.These are only few of the therapeutic properties of cider vinegar.
This type of vinegar retains almost all the minerals contains by the fruit: calcium, sodium, , silicon, chlorine and a series of micro-elements. It also contains potassium, an important element for  the proper functioning of cardiovascular and central system. Other components of cider vinegar, magnesium and iron,  have favorable effect upon the immune system and strengthens the bones.  As well, other …